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Lisbon tested its buildings against earthquakes by having troops march around miniature wooden models. The city you'll walk through today was rebuilt on what they learned. This self-guided audio tour through Lisbon's Baixa and Bairro Alto neighborhoods gives you such stories most guided groups rush past.
You'll hear why a monk's cherry liqueur recipe became a hit, visit a church whose painted ceiling fools your eyes, and learn how Portugal's tram system has American roots. Along the way, you will get a taste of local culture with insights into Fado music, Port wine, and mosaic pavements.
This Lisbon walking tour works on your schedule with no fixed start time or group to keep up with. Pause for a pastel de nata, linger at a viewpoint, or take the funicular instead of the climb. This tour is perfect for first time visitors who want to experience Lisbon at their own pace. Over 20,000 travelers have explored with our audio tours, and they come with a full refund guarantee.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
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The tour ends near Carmo Convent in the Chiado neighborhood
Itinerary
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1Praca do Comercio (Terreiro do Paco)
Search the pedestal for a hidden elephant and see the man who rebuilt a city from rubble.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Rua Augusta
Pass beneath a triumphal arch where river gods hold clues to Portugal's most famous export and walk the grid a prime minister drew over the ruins of an earthquake
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Praca Dom Pedro IV
Spot the railway station designed as a temple and trace the battle names carved into an obelisk
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Miradouro Sao Pedro de Alcantara
Make your way to this famous viewpoint by taking the Gloria funicular (tickets must be purchased separately) or by walking up. Pause at a panoramic balcony.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Bairro Alto
Wander quiet daytime streets that transform nightly into one of Lisbon's loudest neighborhoods. Hear about Fado music and port wine
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Igreja de Sao Roque
Step inside a plain-faced church hiding an ornate chapel that was built in Rome then shipped here
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Convento do Carmo (Pass by)
Look up through a roofless nave where a congregation never finished its prayer.
Admission ticket free -
Elevador de Santa Justa (Pass by)
Look up at ironwork shaped by a man who trained under the architect of the Eiffel Tower.
Admission ticket free -
7Largo de Sao Domingos
Stand where the Inquisition held court, then step into a tiny bar selling a monk's medicinal experiment.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Chiado
Find a tiled façade hiding mythological figures and the Eye of Providence, steps from the world's oldest bookstore.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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